OVERVIEW

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) are pleased to announce a co-funded pilot Public Policy Fellowship Scheme. AHRC/ESRC Public Policy Fellowships will provide opportunities for arts and humanities and social science researchers to spend time within partner organisations to undertake policy relevant research, to develop research skills and facilitate knowledge exchange within Government, public sector organisations and across academic networks. Public Policy Fellowships also encourage colleagues from partner organisations to spend time within academic units to work on an agreed project(s) and to increase their research skills. Fellowships will be jointly-funded by the AHRC and/or ESRC as appropriate, and with Public Sector partners while the Fellows will remain employed by their institution or organisation.

Public Policy Fellowship opportunities are normally for 3-6 months in duration but placements up to 12 months might be considered. Fellowships can be on a full or part-time basis. Applicants should currently be employed at a university (or have a university willing to manage the award on their behalf), other similar research-based organisations or a recognised Independent Research Organisation.   

In addition to Public Sector partners, Public Policy Fellowships with business and Third Sector partners are encouraged where the research has a policy focus.

OUTPUT and IMPACT

ESRC and AHRC require Fellows to submit a short end of award report within one month of the end of the Fellowship stating the benefits of the Fellowship to the Fellow, the HEI and the partner organisation and any short or longer term impacts that are anticipated. A short report is also required from the Fellow's line manager.

Fellows are encouraged to hold seminars during their Fellowship to pass on their methodologies, skills and knowledge to the partner organisation and to other stakeholders where appropriate.

Further information about specific AHRC/ESRC Public Policy Fellowship Opportunities will be announced shortly.

For more information on this pilot Scheme please contact k.parry@ahrc.ac.uk  or lesley.lilley@esrc.ac.uk

Media contact j.gilmore@ahrc.ac.uk